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Friends of Poe – Bicentennial Calendar of Events. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free but reservations are suggested. Please phone (215) 597-8780.
Website: www.nps.gov/edal.

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Other Philadelphia Events

Saturday, May 23, 2:00 PM
Tony McGowan, a West Point English professor, will speak on Poe’s military experience, which included a stint at West Point, and how it influenced Poe’s writing.

October (exact date to be announced)
Kevin Poe, Park Ranger from Bryce Canyon (no relation) will give a fascinating and entertaining illustrated talk which reveals the science behind Poe’s major work, Eureka, a largely unknown and misunderstood work that explains the origins of the universe.

Speakers and events confirmed to participate, dates to be announced:
Hal Poe, professor and descendant of one of Edgar’s relatives, will discuss the most famous member of his family tree. Edgar the Raven will fascinate children and adults during a demonstration by the Audubon Society of Sharon, Connecticut. Park Rangers will discuss Poe’s poem about the bird.

October 8 -11, 2009
The Third International Poe Conference will meet in Philadelphia Oct 8 to 11, 2009, at the Hyatt Hotel. At the conference, Poe scholars will present new scholarship, participants will attend a premier of a musical composition, inspired by Poe, and written by Augusta Reed Thomas and see a performance by Norman George as Poe.

Friends of Poe
Friends of Poe supports the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site in its efforts to interpret Poe’s life. Membership benefits include free attendance of special events, books, tours and an opportunity to meet with other Poe admirers. We invite you to join. If you join, among other benefits, you will receive the twice-yearly Friends of Poe Newsletter. For more information, go to www.friendsofindependence.org or call the Friends at (215)597-7919 or call EDAL at (215) 597-8780.